Fragging Chili Coral

[Eatfrenchfries]

Feeding brine shrimp everyday has gone a long way in terms of growth. Just wanted to make sure in order to propogate this one I have to cut it with scissors while it is fully extended. Best way to attach is wedging it with rock + rubber band. Help is appreciated.

 

[Lost in the Sauce]

@sp1187

I think you've fragged the chili.

 

[TL1]

Not to hijack, but I've had my eye on chili coral for a while, but they're deemed difficult. What is your experience with them, and what makes them so challenging?

 

[Eatfrenchfries]

They are non photosynthetic. They only eat a certain size of food. Just need to find a food available for them, I use brine shrimp. They do well hanging upside down because they don't actually have a structure. Mine opens late afternoon to the late morning. Sometimes it stays open during the day. Flow is a must to keep algae and detritus off them. I've had mine for close to a year and it's grown a lot.

 

[Eatfrenchfries]

Basically need to be able to have food for it available whenever it's open and adequate filtration. Hence I breed brine shrimp 24/y

 

[TL1]

They are non photosynthetic. They only eat a certain size of food. Just need to find a food available for them, I use brine shrimp. They do well hanging upside down because they don't actually have a structure. Mine opens late afternoon to the late morning. Sometimes it stays open during the day. Flow is a must to keep algae and detritus off them. I've had mine for close to a year and it's grown a lot.

Thanks for the info! I think I'll stay away from NPS corals for a bit.

 

[sp1187]

@sp1187

I think you've fragged the chili.

i just fragged one of my smaller ones.
i was able to frag it into three at the rock (with rock attached) which doesn't help you in this case.
i'll be fragging a larger one once it opens up completely again. ( it's mad because i moved it.)
attaching it i will do the same as what i do with my leather frags.
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/mikes-150-tall.515365/page-64#post-9415414

i feed mine frozen brine & mysis & R.O.E. from Reef Nutrition.

 

[Eatfrenchfries]

i just fragged one of my smaller ones.
i was able to frag it into three at the rock (with rock attached) which doesn't help you in this case.
i'll be fragging a larger one once it opens up completely again. ( it's mad because i moved it.)
attaching it i will do the same as what i do with my leather frags.
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/mikes-150-tall.515365/page-64#post-9415414

i feed mine frozen brine & mysis & R.O.E. from Reef Nutrition.

I've never seen someone use a pick to hold a softie like that. Gonna have to try it out.